PochoRockNwaves
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I was also invited and am attending UT's prospective student weekend on Feb 20-22. I was first contacted by the POI and then by the grad coordinator two weeks ago for it. Im sure it depends on the university.
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I received an email from POI with invitation for prospective student weekend Feb 20-23. I assume those types of emails will be sent and confirmed logistics will be conducted during this week.
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Personal statements/statement of purpose are a very important part of the graduate application.
Does anyone have any specific DOs or DON'Ts about what to include? Perhaps being in the field of earth science, what things to emphasize while still not just listing what you have done.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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9 minutes ago, GeoDUDE! said:
Those schools won't have trouble with funding.... if they want you they will find money for you.
Ok. That makes sense. Thank you
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21 hours ago, PochoRockNwaves said:
Undergrad Institution: The Ohio State University
Major(s): B.S Earth Sciences - Research Distinction
Minor(s): Portuguese & Music
GPA in Major: 3.55
Overall GPA: 1.15
Position in Class: In Major - Near Top. No Idea in over University.
Type of Student: Domestic, Male, Latino
GRE Scores (revised/old version): Took it once, taking again in late November to effort to improve towards 160/160/5 area.
Q: 155
V: 157
W: 4
Research Experience:-
Academic
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Shale Laboratory Petrophysics - Summer Research Fellowship at University sponsored by Shell
- Worked in a group with research scientists, focusing on the primary characterizations of shale core samples from the Eagle Ford Shale.
- Worked thoroughly with SEM imaging, Probe Permeameters and MICP techniques to analysis the porosity and permeability characteristics of the shale cores.
- Presented to Shell representatives, at several undergraduate forums on campus, and AAPG/SEG Student Expo 2014.
- 6th of 8th on a Urtec Paper with several other authors from University.
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Several semesters of 2-D seismic stratigraphic and structural interpretation of east coast passive margin geology related to landslides and methane hydrates.
- Presented at campus forums and AAPG/SEG Student Expo 2015.
- Assembled inventory of Miocene ash bed well data (mudlog, log, seismic, petrographic, paleo, core).
- Utilized Petrel to synthesize maps and cross sections to integrate data to ash bed origin/transportation processes.
- Integrated supporting evidence of ash bed influence in depositional and diagenetic processes in areas of interest.
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Shale Laboratory Petrophysics - Summer Research Fellowship at University sponsored by Shell
Awards/Honors/Recognitions:
- Full Tuition Scholarship for Undergraduate.
- Couple of department scholarships for achievement and field camp.
- Travel Grant - SEP ExxonMobil SEG 2015 Participant.
- Other awards from campus orgs and placement at campus wide poster competitions.
Pertinent Activities or Jobs:
- Lab TA - several semesters of intro earth science courses.
- Research Assistant for two advisors.
- GOM Earth Science Internship
- President of AAPG/SEG Student Chapter at University for couple of years.
- Mentor for underprivileged latino youth.
- Play in music ensembles for majority of undergraduate.
Special Bonus Points: (Such as connections, grad classes, famous recommenders, female or minority status etc...)-
Connections
- Have talked personally or over phone with several of potential advisors of interest at either AAPG conferences or other industry/geoscience events.
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Grad Classes
- IBA Seminar with other grad students.
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Recommenders
- 2 research advisors with connections at several places where I'm applying. Internship Mentor who did his PHD at a U that I'm applying and knows faculty there.
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Status....
- Latino, duel citizen. Speaking and Writing fluent in English and Spanish. Work fluency in Portuguese.
Applying to Where:Oklahoma - Earth Sciences - Reservoir Characterization
Texas - Earth Sciences - Stratigraphy/Structural Geology
Stanford - Earth Sciences - Stratigraphy
CU Boulder - Earth Sciences - Deepwater Seismic Interpretation
Houston - Earth Sciences - Stratigraphy/Structural Geology
Mines - Earth Sciences - Basin Analysis, Unconventional Shales
A few more but those are the main ones.
Any recommendations for other faculty to contact? Im pretty nervous about funding this year, considering the down turn.
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Academic
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Undergrad Institution: The Ohio State University
Major(s): B.S Earth Sciences - Research Distinction
Minor(s): Portuguese & Music
GPA in Major: 3.55
Overall GPA: 1.15
Position in Class: In Major - Near Top. No Idea in over University.
Type of Student: Domestic, Male, Latino
GRE Scores (revised/old version): Took it once, taking again in late November to effort to improve towards 160/160/5 area.
Q: 155
V: 157
W: 4
Research Experience:-
Academic
-
Shale Laboratory Petrophysics - Summer Research Fellowship at University sponsored by Shell
- Worked in a group with research scientists, focusing on the primary characterizations of shale core samples from the Eagle Ford Shale.
- Worked thoroughly with SEM imaging, Probe Permeameters and MICP techniques to analysis the porosity and permeability characteristics of the shale cores.
- Presented to Shell representatives, at several undergraduate forums on campus, and AAPG/SEG Student Expo 2014.
- 6th of 8th on a Urtec Paper with several other authors from University.
-
Several semesters of 2-D seismic stratigraphic and structural interpretation of east coast passive margin geology related to landslides and methane hydrates.
- Presented at campus forums and AAPG/SEG Student Expo 2015.
- Assembled inventory of Miocene ash bed well data (mudlog, log, seismic, petrographic, paleo, core).
- Utilized Petrel to synthesize maps and cross sections to integrate data to ash bed origin/transportation processes.
- Integrated supporting evidence of ash bed influence in depositional and diagenetic processes in areas of interest.
-
Shale Laboratory Petrophysics - Summer Research Fellowship at University sponsored by Shell
Awards/Honors/Recognitions:
- Full Tuition Scholarship for Undergraduate.
- Couple of department scholarships for achievement and field camp.
- Travel Grant - SEP ExxonMobil SEG 2015 Participant.
- Other awards from campus orgs and placement at campus wide poster competitions.
Pertinent Activities or Jobs:
- Lab TA - several semesters of intro earth science courses.
- Research Assistant for two advisors.
- GOM Earth Science Internship
- President of AAPG/SEG Student Chapter at University for couple of years.
- Mentor for underprivileged latino youth.
- Play in music ensembles for majority of undergraduate.
Special Bonus Points: (Such as connections, grad classes, famous recommenders, female or minority status etc...)-
Connections
- Have talked personally or over phone with several of potential advisors of interest at either AAPG conferences or other industry/geoscience events.
-
Grad Classes
- IBA Seminar with other grad students.
-
Recommenders
- 2 research advisors with connections at several places where I'm applying. Internship Mentor who did his PHD at a U that I'm applying and knows faculty there.
-
Status....
- Latino, duel citizen. Speaking and Writing fluent in English and Spanish. Work fluency in Portuguese.
Applying to Where:Oklahoma - Earth Sciences - Reservoir Characterization
Texas - Earth Sciences - Stratigraphy/Structural Geology
Stanford - Earth Sciences - Stratigraphy
CU Boulder - Earth Sciences - Deepwater Seismic Interpretation
Houston - Earth Sciences - Stratigraphy/Structural Geology
Mines - Earth Sciences - Basin Analysis, Unconventional Shales
A few more but those are the main ones.
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My POI contacted on Feb 1 to confirm if i would be interested in attending the PSW. Then a day later I was contacted by the graduate coordinator to RSVP. My POI is Senior Research Scientist and head of a consortium. One of his students then contacted me later last week for the visiting logistics.